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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.35, 3,181.35 and 1,257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.35, 3,181.35 and 1,257.39 is: 1,735.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.35 : 3,181.35 = 1,257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.35/3,181.35 = 1,257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.35x = 3,181.35 × 1,257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.35x = 4,000,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,197.68/2,305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.18

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